I'm here to create a space where you can be honest, be challenged, and come back to yourself.
I work to create a space where clients feel supported while also gently challenged, and encouraged to be honest in exploring who they are and what matters most to them.
I bring warmth, authenticity, curiosity, and a grounded presence into each session, helping clients build a deeper connection with themselves, their values, and the complexity of everyday life.
My style is compassionate, direct, and collaborative. I offer feedback that is both honest and empathetic, and I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of meaningful work.
Why I became a therapist.
My path to becoming a therapist is rooted in my own experiences with mental health challenges at a young age. Through different levels of care and treatment approaches, I worked with a range of clinicians, a few of whom had a lasting impact on me.
Their ability to create a sense of safety, understanding, and genuine care shaped my view of what therapy can be, and ultimately inspired me to offer that same experience to others.
As a queer, neurodivergent individual, I also understand what it's like to move through a world that isn't always built with you in mind. That experience has deepened my commitment to supporting clients who share similar backgrounds and challenges.
The moments that remind me why this work matters.
What motivates me most is witnessing my clients' growth and transformation. The therapeutic relationship — the trust, the honesty, the willingness to show up — is at the heart of everything I do.
It's a privilege to sit with someone in the hard moments and watch them build something more stable and more true to who they are.
Moments when clients say things like "I like this version of myself" remind me why creating a safe, supportive space for change is so meaningful.
The values that guide every session.
My approach is eclectic and individualized, grounded in a consistent set of values that shape how I show up for every client, regardless of what brings them to therapy.
Over a decade of specialized clinical experience.
Lior has spent over a decade working across a range of clinical settings, from crisis support to intensive eating disorder treatment at some of the most respected programs in the country. That breadth of experience shapes how she shows up for every client she works with today.
She holds a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey. She now brings that training and experience to her private practice, where she offers focused, individualized care to children, adolescents, and young adults.
What I bring beyond the credentials.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most powerful tools we have — and that it's built on authenticity, not just technique. Part of what allows me to connect with my clients is my willingness to show up as a full person, not just a clinician.
As a queer, neurodivergent individual with lived experience navigating mental health challenges, I understand what it feels like to move through systems and spaces that weren't always designed with you in mind. That understanding shapes how I hold space for clients who carry similar experiences.
I don't believe in therapy as a one-size-fits-all experience. Every person who walks through the (virtual) door brings something unique, and I take that seriously.
If something here resonated, I'd love to connect.
A free 15-minute consultation is a low-pressure way to ask questions and see if we're a good fit. Beginning therapy can feel intimidating — you don't have to have it all figured out to start.